Split-Dalmatia County

Hidden gems in Split and Dalmatia

Explore Split-Dalmatia's diverse landscape, from the narrowest street in Split's Old Town to the 2nd-century Roman amphitheater in Salona. This collection features the 15th-century Kamerlengo Castle in Trogir and the Mirabella Fortress, a former pirate lookout above Omiš. On Brač, the list covers Vidova gora, the highest peak in the Adriatic, alongside the distinct pebbled shapes of Golden Horn and Punta Rata beaches. The central squares and historic statues provide a glimpse into the region's deep-rooted cultural and architectural heritage.

Hidden Gems — Map

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Let Me Pass street

Historic street located within the Old Town area near Diocletian's Palace, regarded as a hidden gem of the city's cultural landscape.

Travis Vladich / CC-BY-SA

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Game of Thrones Museum Split

A hidden treat for Game of Thrones fans despite its relatively small size, there's a lot of detail in each exhibit.

Mark Ahsmann / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Gregory of Nin

Monumental bronze statue created by Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović in 1929. Located outside the Golden Gate, it commemorates the 10th-century bishop who introduced the Slavic language into religious services.

Silverije / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Kamerlengo Castle

Kamerlengo Castle is a castle and fortress in Trogir, Croatia.

Hedwig Storch / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Mirabella Fortress

Mirabella Fortress is a fortress located above town of Omiš in Split-Dalmatia County, in Dalmatia, Croatia.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

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Golden Horn

One of Croatia's best beaches and a favourite one amongst surfers. The golden shingle is simply heavenly.

Kelovy / Public domain

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Vidova gora

Vidova gora is the highest peak on the Croatian island of Brač, and also the highest peak on all Adriatic islands.

m.florian / CC BY 3.0

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Punta Rata Beach

A marvellous, pebbly Blue Flag beach with easy water access, many facilities and beautiful scenery.

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Salona amphitheater

Ruins of a 2nd-century Roman arena located in the ancient city of Salona. Once capable of holding 18,000 spectators, the site features surviving lower tiers and underground passages used for gladiatorial contests.

Travis Vladich / CC-BY-SA

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Ivana Pavla II Square

Central square of Trogir’s UNESCO-listed old town. It is surrounded by significant architectural landmarks including the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, the 15th-century Town Loggia, and the Gothic Cipiko Palace.

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